Section 33 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, (BSA), 2023
Section 33 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023:
📜 Section 33: How Much of a Statement Is to Be Proved
Provision:
When evidence is presented in court that forms part of a longer statement—such as a conversation, document, electronic record, book, or a series of connected letters or papers—the court shall admit only that portion of the statement which is necessary to understand the nature and effect of the statement and the circumstances under which it was made.(vidhiadda.com)
Key Points:
Relevance: Only the part of the statement that directly pertains to the matter at hand is admissible.
Contextual Understanding: The admitted portion should provide sufficient context to comprehend the full meaning and intent of the statement.
Exclusion of Irrelevant Material: Irrelevant or extraneous parts of the statement are excluded to maintain focus on pertinent facts.
Example:
If a letter contains multiple topics, and only one topic is relevant to the case, the court will admit only the portion of the letter that discusses that specific topic.
Purpose:
This provision ensures that the court considers only the necessary and relevant parts of a statement, thereby streamlining the evidence presented and avoiding the introduction of unnecessary or prejudicial information.
For further details, you can refer to the official text of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023:
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